Enhancing mental health supports for farmers and ranchers
Farm families have improved access to mental health services and resources thanks to more support for the AgKnow Alberta Farm Mental Health Network.
RCMP Livestock Investigations Unit remind livestock owners to purchase permit
The RCMP Livestock Investigations Unit would like to send a friendly reminder to people who intend on transporting horses and cattle across the border…
Byemoor 4-H Beef Club News, Nov 6
On November 4th, Byemoor 4-H Beef Club held their weigh-in at Stettler Auction Mart. Byemoor was the 1st to weigh in; our slot was from 9:00 until 10:00.
Byemoor 4-H Beef Club News, Oct 20
What an exciting start to the year for Byemoor 4-H Beef Club! We welcome 4 new members and 3 new cleavers. Byemoor has 3 senior members, 6 intermediates, and 7 junior members.
RCMP Livestock Investigations Unit investigating dumped cow carcasses
On Oct. 17, 2023, Turner Valley RCMP received a report of dumped cow carcasses in the area of McLean Creek.
Investing in ag societies and local communities
Alberta’s government is launching the Agricultural Societies Infrastructure Revitalization Program, a new capital grant that allocates $2.5 million annually to help ag societies update existing facilities.
How healthy is your riparian area?
Ag team members from Special Areas, the MD of Acadia and Chinook Applied Research Association brushed up on their riparian health assessment skills…
Farming Fire Safety Alert
SAB Fire Services often sees an increase in bale stack fires during runs of hot, hot, hot weather! Here’s how you can reduce your risks…
Open Farm Day is fun for all ages
The Big Country Agricultural Society hosted their Open Farm Day at the Crossroads Centre in Oyen on Saturday, August 19.
Community seminar held at Sedalia
A two-day community seminar was held at Sedalia Community Hall on August 18th and 19th. The guest speaker was John Graff, president of Living Streams…
Over $4 million to be invested to the Western Grains Research Foundation
On August 15, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, announced an investment of over $4 million to the Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF)…
How to identify verticillium stripe
Verticillium stripe is the hottest new disease in canola world, rising to yield-damaging levels in Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan and found in all growing regions across the Prairies.
The Hanna Round Up Centre Market
We offer our apologies to the Hanna Round Up Center Market for incorrectly identifying them as the Hanna Farmers Market in last week’s paper!
Correction! Hanna’s Farmers Market
We offer our apologies to Hanna’s Farmers Market for using the wrong photo in last week’s paper!
Help for farmers impacted by wildfire and drought
The AgriStability program has reopened for late participation so producers affected by wildfires and drought can consider enrolling to manage business risks.
Blue-green algae identified at Blood Indian and Little Fish Lake
A blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom has been identified at Blood Indian and Little Fish Lake. Exposure to this bacteria may be fatal to pets and animals, and can cause illness in people.
Grasshoppers wreak havoc on crops
Farmers in Alberta and Saskatchewan are watching the skies, waiting for much needed rain. But for some crops, it’s too late.
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! ESC 4H Report
The East Sounding Creek 4H Club was in the Hanna District Show and Sale on June 10 and 11. We had a fantastic show and sale!
East Sounding Creek 4H News, Jun 19
The results are in! The Carcass members finished their projects on May 15 where we all met at the Crossroads Centre in Oyen.
Food Farm and antique seeding demo
On Friday, June 2, the Threshing Club conducted their annual seeding demonstration in conjunction with the 2023 Food Farm program for Grade 3 students.